Genuine belief in God
will cause us to take bigger risk
By: Corrus Meyer
Copywrite @ 2025. Corrus Meyer
The Power of Belief
The book of Genesis introduces us to Abram. Abram is childless and does not yet believe that God will give him a son. Knowing this, God still makes a promise to Abram that he will be given an heir. And not just one heir: God tells Abram that his descendants will be as countless as the stars in the sky (Genesis 15:5). This talks about both the physical children that Abram will have as well as the spiritual children he will gain through the faith, as Abraham is known as the father of faith.
What difference does belief make? Oftentimes, we lie to ourselves about our beliefs. We say that we trust God, but do we really? We say that we trust him with our money but refuse to donate to worthy causes. We say that we trust him with our time but covet it in an unhealthy way. Even Abram’s wife Sarai had a hard time believing God’s promise and gave her servant Hagar to her husband to have an heir for them (Genesis 16).
Belief is powerful, and our actions demonstrate what we truly believe. While our belief or even the actions we take don’t need to be perfect, our belief should be genuine. Genuine belief in God will cause us to take bigger risks: We gladly donate more time at work or more money to the homeless or in tithes. We can do this with confidence because we believe God will be glorified. We take our eyes off ourselves, off our expectation to receive a big "thank you" for what we’ve done.
So, let’s choose to cement our belief with tangible action. It could be as simple as praying for someone or buying a coffee for a friend. Allow the love of God to shine through us, and allow him to be glorified.
GENESIS 15
4Then the word of the LORD came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.” 5He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”
6Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.
GENESIS 16
2so she said to Abram, “The LORD has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her.”
Abram agreed to what Sarai said. 3So after Abram had been living in Canaan ten years, Sarai his wife took her Egyptian slave Hagar and gave her to her husband to be his wife. 4He slept with Hagar, and she conceived.
When she knew she was pregnant, she began to despise her mistress.
Heavenly Father, we come before You acknowledging the power of genuine belief, a belief that moves us beyond our comfort zones and into the realm of faith-filled action. As we reflect on Abram's journey, his initial doubt, and the eventual fulfilment of Your incredible promise (Genesis 15:5), we are reminded of the immeasurable scope of Your grace. Help us to overcome the limitations of our own unbelief, as Sarai’s actions in Genesis 16 illustrate the consequences of a wavering heart. Grant us the courage to take bigger risks, driven not by self-interest but by a desire to see Your glory manifested in our lives and in the lives of others. May our actions reflect the depth of our faith, and may we be instruments of Your love in this world. In Jesus' name, Amen.
will cause us to take bigger risk
By: Corrus Meyer
Copywrite @ 2025. Corrus Meyer
The Power of Belief
The book of Genesis introduces us to Abram. Abram is childless and does not yet believe that God will give him a son. Knowing this, God still makes a promise to Abram that he will be given an heir. And not just one heir: God tells Abram that his descendants will be as countless as the stars in the sky (Genesis 15:5). This talks about both the physical children that Abram will have as well as the spiritual children he will gain through the faith, as Abraham is known as the father of faith.
What difference does belief make? Oftentimes, we lie to ourselves about our beliefs. We say that we trust God, but do we really? We say that we trust him with our money but refuse to donate to worthy causes. We say that we trust him with our time but covet it in an unhealthy way. Even Abram’s wife Sarai had a hard time believing God’s promise and gave her servant Hagar to her husband to have an heir for them (Genesis 16).
Belief is powerful, and our actions demonstrate what we truly believe. While our belief or even the actions we take don’t need to be perfect, our belief should be genuine. Genuine belief in God will cause us to take bigger risks: We gladly donate more time at work or more money to the homeless or in tithes. We can do this with confidence because we believe God will be glorified. We take our eyes off ourselves, off our expectation to receive a big "thank you" for what we’ve done.
So, let’s choose to cement our belief with tangible action. It could be as simple as praying for someone or buying a coffee for a friend. Allow the love of God to shine through us, and allow him to be glorified.
GENESIS 15
4Then the word of the LORD came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.” 5He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”
6Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.
GENESIS 16
2so she said to Abram, “The LORD has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her.”
Abram agreed to what Sarai said. 3So after Abram had been living in Canaan ten years, Sarai his wife took her Egyptian slave Hagar and gave her to her husband to be his wife. 4He slept with Hagar, and she conceived.
When she knew she was pregnant, she began to despise her mistress.
Heavenly Father, we come before You acknowledging the power of genuine belief, a belief that moves us beyond our comfort zones and into the realm of faith-filled action. As we reflect on Abram's journey, his initial doubt, and the eventual fulfilment of Your incredible promise (Genesis 15:5), we are reminded of the immeasurable scope of Your grace. Help us to overcome the limitations of our own unbelief, as Sarai’s actions in Genesis 16 illustrate the consequences of a wavering heart. Grant us the courage to take bigger risks, driven not by self-interest but by a desire to see Your glory manifested in our lives and in the lives of others. May our actions reflect the depth of our faith, and may we be instruments of Your love in this world. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Genuine belief in God
will cause us to take bigger risk
By: Corrus Meyer
Copywrite @ 2025. Corrus Meyer
The Power of Belief
The book of Genesis introduces us to Abram. Abram is childless and does not yet believe that God will give him a son. Knowing this, God still makes a promise to Abram that he will be given an heir. And not just one heir: God tells Abram that his descendants will be as countless as the stars in the sky (Genesis 15:5). This talks about both the physical children that Abram will have as well as the spiritual children he will gain through the faith, as Abraham is known as the father of faith.
What difference does belief make? Oftentimes, we lie to ourselves about our beliefs. We say that we trust God, but do we really? We say that we trust him with our money but refuse to donate to worthy causes. We say that we trust him with our time but covet it in an unhealthy way. Even Abram’s wife Sarai had a hard time believing God’s promise and gave her servant Hagar to her husband to have an heir for them (Genesis 16).
Belief is powerful, and our actions demonstrate what we truly believe. While our belief or even the actions we take don’t need to be perfect, our belief should be genuine. Genuine belief in God will cause us to take bigger risks: We gladly donate more time at work or more money to the homeless or in tithes. We can do this with confidence because we believe God will be glorified. We take our eyes off ourselves, off our expectation to receive a big "thank you" for what we’ve done.
So, let’s choose to cement our belief with tangible action. It could be as simple as praying for someone or buying a coffee for a friend. Allow the love of God to shine through us, and allow him to be glorified.
GENESIS 15
4Then the word of the LORD came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.” 5He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”
6Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.
GENESIS 16
2so she said to Abram, “The LORD has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her.”
Abram agreed to what Sarai said. 3So after Abram had been living in Canaan ten years, Sarai his wife took her Egyptian slave Hagar and gave her to her husband to be his wife. 4He slept with Hagar, and she conceived.
When she knew she was pregnant, she began to despise her mistress.
Heavenly Father, we come before You acknowledging the power of genuine belief, a belief that moves us beyond our comfort zones and into the realm of faith-filled action. As we reflect on Abram's journey, his initial doubt, and the eventual fulfilment of Your incredible promise (Genesis 15:5), we are reminded of the immeasurable scope of Your grace. Help us to overcome the limitations of our own unbelief, as Sarai’s actions in Genesis 16 illustrate the consequences of a wavering heart. Grant us the courage to take bigger risks, driven not by self-interest but by a desire to see Your glory manifested in our lives and in the lives of others. May our actions reflect the depth of our faith, and may we be instruments of Your love in this world. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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